The Museu Municipal de Ciutadella is a local history museum in Ciutadella de Menorca, now presented at Can Saura rather than Bastió de sa Font. The bastion is a former museum location, so it still appears in official listings and in the museum’s history.
- Current location: Can Saura, C/ Santíssim, 2, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca.
- Historic location: Bastió de sa Font, part of Ciutadella’s city wall.
- Collection: Menorca’s history, archaeology and ethnology.
- Hours and admission: Check the official site before you go, as published listings differ.
Finding the museum at Bastió de sa Font
Bastió de sa Font is a historic bastion in Ciutadella’s city wall and a former location of the municipal museum. The Spanish Ministry of Culture directory uses the name “Museo Municipal de Ciutadella, Bastión de Sa Font” and gives Plaça Sa Font as an address.
The museum is now presented as Can Saura, at C/ Santíssim, 2. A cultural-accessibility directory says its visitable displays moved from Bastió de sa Font to Can Saura in 2019, and that the museum opened at Can Saura in 2022.
Treat the bastion and Can Saura as two different locations associated with the museum, rather than assuming that the historic name points to the current displays.
From this three-star hotel in Ciutadella, the museum is about 1.2 km away.
What does the Ciutadella museum cover?
The permanent collection follows Menorca’s history from its first settlers through later societies and the island’s integration into the Crown of Aragon in 1287. Its span includes pre-Talayotic and Talayotic cultures, as well as the Roman and Muslim periods.
Can Saura’s permanent exhibition occupies two floors and 15 rooms. The displays include paleontological remains, jewellery, everyday objects and material about urban and rural trades, as well as the Sant Joan festivities. Archaeological collections include finds from Cova des Mussol and Cova des Càrritx.
The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions on archaeological, historical and ethnological subjects. Their topics change, so check the museum’s official information if a particular exhibition is part of your plans.
Opening hours and ticket checks
Published opening hours and admission details differ between listings, so check the official site before you go. The Ministry of Culture directory gives Tuesday-to-Saturday hours of 10:00–14:30 from October to April, and 10:00–14:30 plus 18:00–21:00 from May to September; Monday and Sunday are closed. VisitMenorca gives Tuesday-to-Saturday hours of 10:00–14:00.
General admission is €2.46 and reduced admission is €1.23. Free admission applies to children under 12, school groups, groups with a prior appointment, and on Wednesdays. Group visits require an advance request. For practical details, the directory gives the museum’s telephone as +34 971 380297 and email as museu@ajciutadella.org.
A cultural-accessibility directory identifies an accessible entrance, accessible toilets, wheelchair spaces and guide-dog access at Can Saura. Contact the museum if you need to confirm access arrangements for your visit.
Combining a museum visit with the old town
Before setting out, distinguish the museum’s current address at C/ Santíssim, 2 from the Bastió de sa Font address that appears in some records. That small check helps you navigate to the Can Saura displays rather than the former museum location.
Can Saura’s location in Ciutadella makes the museum an easy subject to pair with other town stops in your plans. For a focus on local trading places, the guide to Ciutadella’s markets at Plaça de la Llibertat and Plaça des Born covers another way to explore the town.
FAQs
Is the Museu Municipal de Ciutadella at Bastió de sa Font?
No. Bastió de sa Font is a former museum location; the museum is now presented at Can Saura, C/ Santíssim, 2.
What can you see at Can Saura?
The permanent collection covers Menorca’s history, with archaeological, paleontological and ethnological material, everyday objects and displays about local trades and the Sant Joan festivities.
Does the museum charge admission?
General admission is €2.46 and reduced admission is €1.23, with several free-admission categories. Check the official site before your visit because published details may differ.